Nature Nights

Select evenings in Spring 2009; from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

July 9 - Fossils: Join staff from the Texas Natural Science Center as we investigate ancient animals that roamed the earth millions of years ago. Enjoy a fossil foray and discover fossils in the stonework around the Wildflower Center. See living fossils on a habitat hike, make your own fossils to take home and more.

Hey, Kids!! Don't forget to enter the Austin American Statesman's Nature Nights coloring contest. Entry begins in the July 9th issue, and the deadline for entries is July 27th at noon. Check in with the Austin American Statesman for further details.

General Schedule for Nature Nights

Nature Nights, Thursdays in July: Fossils on July 9; Birds of Prey on July 16; Bees on July 23; and Stream Ecology on July 30.

Wildflower Center Grounds are open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Discovery Stations in the Courtyard, craft activities in the Visitor's Gallery and more!

An Evening of Fun Family Learning, selected dates in the Spring and Fall and every Thursday In July

Welcome to Nature Nights, a special series of evening programs designed to share our wonderous nature in Central Texas. Join us in the July for select Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - just $1.00 per person and free for members and EcoExplorers. Each program we will explore new topics - fossils, birds of prey, bees and streamside ecology - learning about Texas animals and more. Each program will feature a habitat hike, thematic crafts, and activities galore!

Nature Nights are generously sponsored by KVUE

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